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Three Kent Police officers remain on leave after fatal shooting

One officer has 10 years experience, one has six years and another one joined force in 2019

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A Black Lives Matter protest march through Kent in June. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Kent’s Entenman part of state leadership team to propose policing changes

House Democrats say racial equity and justice system reforms needed

A Black Lives Matter protest march through Kent in June. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Snow Lake, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Washington releases new forest plan

It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.

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Snow Lake, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
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Sound Transit seeking public comment on proposed Sounder fare change

Online survey available; public hearing on Dec. 3

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Sea Mar COVID-19 testing site in Federal Way. File Photo

COVID-19 testing site opens at Highline College in Des Moines

Free tests 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Sea Mar COVID-19 testing site in Federal Way. File Photo
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Art to be a large part of Kent’s two light rail stations

Kent Arts Commissison reviews designs submitted by chosen artists

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Cleaning up Mill Creek Canyon to cost city of Kent as much as $800,000

Specialist company hired to clear trash from homeless encampments

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Kent City Council adds delivery fee cap to support local restaurants

The cap prevents third party delivery services from charging partner restaurants high fees

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King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov

King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget

King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist programs, transformation of the criminal legal system,… Continue reading

King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov
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Compromise leads to passing of Kent’s 2021-2022 budget

City council decided not to defund the police.

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State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) authored the letter to Gov. Jay Inslee. Mullet represents the 5th Legislative District. File photo

Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining

They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.

  • Nov 18, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) authored the letter to Gov. Jay Inslee. Mullet represents the 5th Legislative District. File photo
Tim Eyman get in some last minute campaigning for I-976 in downtown Bellevue on the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2019. File photo

Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws

In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.

  • Nov 17, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
Tim Eyman get in some last minute campaigning for I-976 in downtown Bellevue on the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2019. File photo
Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant. File photo

State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home guests

Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant. File photo
Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference Nov. 12 with his wife, Trudi.

Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions

Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.

  • Nov 14, 2020
  • Associated Press and Herald staff
  • Coronavirus
Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference Nov. 12 with his wife, Trudi.
Kent-based Mother Africa received $10,000 from the federal CARES Act to help fund youth programs. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Mother Africa

Kent nonprofits receive federal CARES Act funds for youth programs

Part of $9.4 million distributed by state to 421 organizations in Washington

Kent-based Mother Africa received $10,000 from the federal CARES Act to help fund youth programs. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Mother Africa

Federal Way schools reach agreement with Department of Justice over complaints of harassment

District was investigated over claims that officials “failed to respond promptly and appropriately.”

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Kent City Council to vote Nov. 17 on proposed 2021-2022 budget

A new position of a equity manager part of the proposal

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 24-Nov. 8

Robbery, shooting, stabbing among incidents

  • Nov 11, 2020
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City of Kent’s free Thanksgiving dinner changes to drive-thru event

Families must register to pick up meals Nov. 21 at Kent Senior Activity Center

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Reagan Dunn

Dunn to seek reelection to King County Council

Represents 9th District that includes parts of Kent

Reagan Dunn